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Crash kills Royal silverware Kara¯piro man The man killed in a crash on State Highway 1, Kara¯piro, 040418NZHGBCOMMGAMES80 on Thursday, April 5 was NEW ZEALAND women’s 4000m Gregory William Brown, 43, of team pursuit (from left) of Kirsty Kara¯piro. James, Byrony Botha, Racquel Police were called to the Sheath and Rushlee Buchanan crash, which involved a truck being presented with their silver medals by the Duchess of Cornwall and a ute, on Tirau Rd at at the Anna Meares Velodrome on 4.27am. Thursday during the 2018 Gold Gregory was the driver of Coast Commonwealth Games. the ute. The crash is being investigated by the Serious Crash Unit. Hearing AGM Hearing Association Te Awamutu is holding its AGM at Te Awamutu RSA on Thursday, April 12 at 10am. For catering purposes please RSVP to Colin on 870 1999. Tea party St John's Anglican Church Hall in Te Awamutu is hosting an event to thank op shop volunteers. The event is on Saturday, First Kiwi Games medal comes April 14 at 3pm and includes a fashion parade of op shop in women’s team pursuit clothing, steam punkers and Rosetown Red Hatters. Entry $5 cash. Adventure

scholarships Rushlee Buchanan has added a Common- their money in the first two kilometres . . . and Stewart and Tom Sexton were disqualified from Scholarships are now wealth Games silver medal to the bronze she then hold on for dear life, which is kind of what riding-off for bronze. available for Outward won at the UCI Track Cycling World Champion- the team pursuit is anyway.” They fielded an illegal bike on the start line, Bound’s three-week Classic ships in the Dutch city of Apeldoorn. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, presented the meaning the deciding race against Canada was course in the Marlborough The women’s team pursuit of Buchahan, team with their medals. annulled. An appeal was denied and Wales Sounds. Racquel Sheath, Byrony Botha (all Te Awa- “I wasn’t sure if I should curtsy or shake replaced them. Outward Bound is an mutu Sports) and Kirstie James earned the hands,” said Buchanan. “But it’s a great place to New Zealand clocked 3m 56.294s, 4.253s outdoor adventure school. country’s first medal of the Games with silver be, and I’m super proud with a silver medal behind leaders Australia who later set a world During the course, in the event’s maiden appearance. wearing the silver fern.” record 3m 49.804s in the final. participants experience Having recorded second fastest time of 4m James noted the bittersweetness. Cycling New Zealand high performance indoor and outdoor 22.331s in qualifying, upstaging the Canadians “I’ve dreamed of coming to the Common- director Martin Barras took responsibility. and English teams, the quartet rode off for gold wealth Games since I was a kid. It’s pretty “There are regulations that pertain to the challenges like sailing, against hot favourites Australia. emotional to finally be here standing on the exact set-up the bike can be configured in, and camping and rock climbing to The Kiwis started with pluck, but were podium representing New Zealand. one of our bikes was found to be outside those learn to test their limits, gain lapped by Australia in the final metre of the “It’s always tough in a team pursuit getting configurations by five or six millimetres in the independence and work as a race. silver because you just lost the race. After the front cockpit. team. The hosts lowered their own Games record legs stop hurting, we’ll let the moment sink in.” “It’s a failing on the team’s part, it’s a failing For more information by clocking 4m 15.214s; New Zealand were 9.322s The Kiwis recorded the second fastest time on my part as the director of the programme, contact 0800 688 927 or adrift. That could not dent the pride of Te of 4m 22.331s in qualifying, 0.153s ahead of and I can guarantee no other bike is going onto [email protected] Awamutu’s golden girl, Buchanan. Canada. the track with a set-up that hasn’t conformed to or visit tinyurl.com/y8l9ss5x “It’s a huge honour to win New Zealand’s Earlier, drama enveloped the opening day the regulations. first medal of the Games and make history. when the men’s team pursuit of Regan Gough, “It was a particularly painful apology to “We wanted to give the Aussies a run for Te Awamutu Sports’ Nick Kergozou, Campbell make to all the riders for what just happened.”

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Take the kids fi shing these Do you know of families If you are not happy with the foundly affect your future and Power to the people only struggling, pensioners just get- quality of service provided by that of the district. There is an comes from us working collec- school holidays! ting by, or others who may be your Council, lavish spending assumption that we may be tively together to make a stand profoundly impacted on by the attitude of Council, lack of ignored. and be heard and here is that projected rates increases? transparency and accountabil- We may even get the same opportunity, as it is our money Then you should take the ity and lack of resolve on core old, same old collective cogni- that keeps council operating — opportunity to have your con- infrastructure to sustain tive response from council staff so it’s us, the people, who cerns heard by lodging a sub- growth then I encourage you all that is ‘your point is noted’. decide, not Council how it mission on the Waipa District to lodge you concerns and em- But if we do not raise our should be spent. Council 10 Year Plan 2018 — power others to do the same. concerns, you cannot say you or HAYDEN WOODS (Abridged) 2028. This document will pro- others have not tried. Te Awamutu Shared water to Lake needs extra input for cleanup benefit Hamilton Range of kids Ugly fi sh Sunglasses in store Blame climate change, improving its quality. No response. duck feeding mums and kids, On a council organised bus In your article “Developers On the topic of the shared whatever — but undeniably trip on Friday, March 16 a pay for new infrastructure”, if water company, it is good to Cambridge’s Lake Te Ko Utu Lakewood spokesperson said surface-water discharge is hear that some councillors don't has this summer become a no surface water would go counted as infrastructure, bow to high pressure and scare potential health hazard. into the lake, implying that shouldn’t the developers pay tactics by big business and In July 2016, at an open day consent approval would be their fair share? Hamilton city. They have at The Pink Church, prohibitive. I think that a contribution enough sense to recognise the Lakewood Developments I suggested that surely the to cleaning up the lake would scheme will mainly benefit big announced their plans, prom- desirability of their residen- be a philanthropic act. brother Hamilton and big busi- ising that surface water from tial properties depended upon Let’s have some response ness, with Waipa ratepayers the development, appropri- the lake not becoming a stink- from the developers and the subsidising Hamilton and get- ately filtered, would be ing mess, and if it did, would ratepayers. ting a lesser benefit. Winter Trout Fishing Licenses discharged into the lake in- they expect ratepayers to foot BRIAN DUNSTAN GRAHAM BURCHELL available online or in store Mon - Fri creasing its flow-through thus the bill. Cambridge Te Awamutu Stand our ground on united water control company

How refreshing Waipa Coun- is formed, it will result in our and ratepayers. Folk might re- tional corporations should not cil stood their ground and didn’t water commercialised and search just what the govern- apply to water. capitulate to the united water under the ownership/control of ment is. A puppet, being ‘The The formation of a united control company. an overseas corporation. Coun- New Zealand Government’, a water company starts down a Nestle and Coca Cola (and cillors who support the notion registered SEC corporation con- slippery slope of all water other overseas interests) buy up may not have realised what the trolled by the Securities resources ultimately controlled control of water resources result will be. Exchange Commission in by corporate profiteering. world-wide, at ridiculously low Government interference Washington DC which kowtows Keep control of Waipa water leases, and charge exorbitant with a democratic community to UN, NWO dictates. with our community. 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu fees for water. decision indicates they do not ‘Big is better’ and ‘total cor- BRYAN MITCHELL If a water resource company act in the interests of citizens porate control’ by mega interna- Te Awamutu PH: 871 3474 (FISH)

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WP100418VENUS3 BELLY DANCING classes from Goddess Belly Dance Hamilton was one of the sessions at the body confidence workshop.

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Belly dancing, yoga, massage sessions and women of all ages filled the Pirongia Memorial Hall for a body confidence workshop at Easter weekend. Almost 200 women attended the free event run by award-winning photographer Mandi Lynn, of Well- ington. Mandi is travelling the country with her workshop which aims to help women develop compassion and appreciation for their bodies. Finding Venus — Waipa Style included a full day of art and meditative movements. Mandi invited local businesses to lead the range of creative activi- ties. One of the sessions was led by Rhonda Maughan, of Te Awamutu yoga studio Yoga & Co. Rhonda, a holistic life coach and yoga teacher, described the work- WP100418VENUS4 shop as “amazing”. WOMEN enjoyed a massage session led by Diane Davies Massage & At the workshop she led the Aromatherapy, of Raglan. group in a ‘heart meditation’ and some simple yoga poses. home and at school from a really their bare torsos with golden clay She also spoke about the import- young age.” and will feature in Mandi’s award- ance of believing in yourself. The other sessions were led by winning travelling exhibition Rhonda was touched to see burlesque dance company called Every Body is a Treasure. women of all ages at the event. Glamilton Burlesque, Goddess A shot of only the torso was “The whole message surround- Belly Dance Hamilton and Diane taken and participants will remain ing the day was about empowering Davies Massage & Aromatherapy, anonymous. not only the little girls, but the of Raglan. Mandi said the event was a mums, too, to be okay with who Women over 18 also had the success and thanked the local they are,” she said. chance to be in an optional photo organisations that made it pos- “Helping young women believe shoot. sible. The workshop next visits in themselves needs to start at Those who took part covered Rangitikei on May 12 and 13.

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National MP for Taranaki-King PET Country Barbara Kuriger is urging Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor 2nd chance at life and Health Minister David Clark to provide certainty to the Rural Health Bandett Milo Alliance of New Zealand (RHAANZ). Hello, I am a very large Hello, I am a fabulous family The Health Alliance will cease operat- gentleman, three years old, friend, medium sized Staffy ing if it’s unsuccessful in its bid for Viewing by appointment Huntaway X - not a working X. I am four years old. government funding next week. dog just a pet! “The Rural Health Alliance services phone Dianne 021 463 543 600,000 New Zealanders in all of our rural We have a new line instore - Restored furniture! communities, including the Taranaki- Selling on behalf. Check it out - on display in our window. King Country electorate,” says Barbara. Now in store - Nellie’s goat milk soap! “I have seen the results from the A donation goes back TA Care on furniture sold. outstanding work provided by this organ- isation, particularly around suicide pre- See us at Nellie’s Bazaar, The Warehouse Complex vention, which is increasingly a concern Shop Hours: 10am to 4pm, Mon-Sat. among rural communities. “I am aware that the application for government funding was made by the RHAANZ in November of last year, which was a significant length of time ago now. It NEW LOCAL is frankly a disgrace that this organisa- tion has been left in the dark over this COMPANY period of time and I would like to know why the ministers have been sitting on their hands doing nothing. PROVIDING “This uncertainty is another slap in the face to rural New Zealand which is sadly TC18BARBARAKURIGER WORKING AT bearing the brunt of many funding cuts so BARBARA KURIGER that this government can pay for their HEIGHTS SAFETY expensive campaign promises, largely in where they live, deserve quality Auckland. healthcare and she is calling on Damien SOLUTIONS “Sadly these decisions have an impact O’Connor and David Clark to support the on real people with real needs,” says Rural Health Alliance so that it can Barbara. continue to deliver its services to rural Supplying and Installing She says New Zealanders, regardless of New Zealanders. Scaffold & Nets to the Greater Waikato Kendall flies into new role

Contact us now for your free quote A passion for flying and a head for numbers has combined to offer Scott Jono 027 351 2916 | Jayden 027 482 1261 Kendall his perfect job. Waikato-born and raised Kendall has been appointed group finance manager at Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL). WRAL, owned by five Waikato-based councils, owns the Hamilton Airport along with subsidiaries Hamilton and Waikato Tourism and Titanium Park Limited. Kendall is an active pilot and flying instructor and says being based at In o day e collected over 2450 piec fe- a te WRAL’s offices at Hamilton Airport is –t t’s nearly 19 tonnes! Thanks f r your su port. “like coming home”. “For as long as I’ve been driving cars I’ve been flying aeroplanes so I know the airport pretty well,” he said. “I’d describe my passion for flying as an over-grown hobby which now has some relevance in my professional life. It really 7 doesn’t get much better than that.” WP100418SK tvonne Kendall, one of four pilots in his family, SCOTT KENDALL o s instructs for a small flying school at a privately-owned airfield north of Hamil- international accounting firm KPMG, ton. where he managed the audit division. He is also a board member of Sport He joined KPMG after graduating with Aviation Corp which licenses microlight a Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons) pilots for the Civil Aviation Authority. from Waikato University before gaining Kendall joins WRAL following more his chartered accountancy qualifications than eight years at the Hamilton office of in 2012. a c er Busy Fridays at Hamilton w v s airport with new flights

Fridays are about to get even busier at and Waikato Tourism and Titanium Hamilton Airport with the introduction Park Limited. of an extra weekly flight to and from Chief executive Mark Morgan said the Wellington. additional flights meant more than 1100 The additional Air New Zealand flight passengers would be passing through the launched on Friday, departing Hamilton airport’s gates each Friday, making it at 12.55pm. There is also an additional the busiest day of the week. inbound flight from Wellington into “Planes have been going out of Hamil- Hamilton on the 68-seat seat ATR air- ton to Wellington quite full and so the ofwhitewatonneew craft, arriving at 1.45pm. additional 136 seats each week will be In February Waikato Regional Air- very welcome,” he said. “Fares are very port Limited, which owns Hamilton competitive to Wellington. I’ve seen Airport, announced a 13 per cent in- them as low as $19. F tw crease in passengers across core routes “That’s certainly been reflected in the (Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston increasing numbers of travellers going North). to and from the capital.” WRAL is a council-controlled organ- There are now 51 flights between isation owned by Hamilton City, Otoro- Hamilton and Wellington each week. hanga, Waipa, Waikato and Matamata- Hamilton Airport has 150 flights (75 Piako District Councils. arrivals and 75 departures) weekly offer- It is the umbrella for subsidiary ing 4700 seats each way to three direct companies Hamilton Airport, Hamilton locations around New Zealand. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Waipa Post 5 Massive boost for new pool

The Cambridge pool has had a massive boost in funding, with donations reaching $1.395 million — just $605,000 shy of the target. Donations since June last year include $300,000 from the Lotteries Commission, $80,000 from ASB Bank, $60,000 from CR Developments, $100,000 from Frances Skeet Trust, $15,000 from Shoof International Limited, $20,000 from Shaw’s Wire ropes. An anonymous donor also dropped off a cheque for $20,000 to the Cambridge council office. WP160118CP Waipa¯ mayor Jim Mylchreest said local CONCEPT image of the new Cambridge Pool. support for the project has been fantastic. “Local businesses and families have put their hand up to be part of this community asset and deliver something truly amazing to the local community,” he says. “We’re also incredibly thankful to the charitable trusts who have made significant Abriefhistoryoftimepieces donations and we have a few more to hear from in the coming months.” As well as monetary donations, in-kind were invented. These were made from stone the dominant non-laboratory timekeeping services have been offered that will also (and,later,metal),andwereafarcryfrom mechanism. boost the project and keep costs down. a modern watch, but the beginning of the “CR Developments have generously Digital clocks began their days as Plato clocks. offered to do all earthworks on site. This is concept nonetheless. These were glass cylindrical-shaped devices an incredibly generous gesture that will The first mechanical clock was invented in with small numbered cards that were strung have a huge impact on the success of this Europe around the beginning of the 14th onto a spring-wound mechanism and would project and benefit to the community.” From sundials to smart watches Donations have also been received from – you have thousands of years of centuryandwasthestandardtimekeeping flipoverafterasetamountoftime–oneset the Brian Perry Charitable Trust ($300,000), device until 1656, when the pendulum clock for minutes, one for hours. A later digital Trust Waikato ($400,000) and Cambridge innovation on your wrist. was invented. Mechanical and pendulum clockuseddialslikeacarspeedometer.The Lions Club ($100,000). clocks were big and heavy, so weren’t suitable firsttrulydigitalwatch,asweusetheterm As part of pool redevelopment, Council is forcartingaroundtheshopswithyou–it today, was invented in 1972. Features have also upgrading Williamson Street to accom- Sincethebeginningoftimekeeping,there modate traffic, pedestrians, mobility hasbeenaneedforinnovation–whether wasn’t really until the 15th century, when been added along the way, like the date, a scooters and cyclists. for accuracy, functionality or style, and it thewind-upmainspringwasinvented,that stopwatch, and alarms – innovations at the Plans include new planting, car parking, doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time portableclocksbecameathing.Bythe17th time,althoughnowtheyseemstandard-to upgrading the footpaths, three raised pedes- soon.(SeewhatIdidthere?)Averylongtime century, portable clocks evolved into the first get to the marvellous innovative digital and trian ramps and a bus stop. pocketwatches. smart watches we have today. “With all this planned work in the area ago, approximately 2000BC according to the we also thought it was a good time to ever-reputable Wikipedia, some smart cookies Earlypocketwatchesandportableclocks WeareputtingaspotlightonourG-Shock upgrade the water, wastewater and figured out how to divide the day into two weren’t super reliable, and, although advances watch range here at Showcase Jewellers Te stormwater services.” 12-hour periods. They tracked the movement were made, pendulum clocks were the Awamutu, which have a range of innovative Service upgrades for the work on the of the sun by watching the shadow cast by an most accurate until the 1930s, when quartz features and technology that are comparable water, wastewater and stormwater services are out for tender with work planned to obelisk,orstick.Clocksthatuseshadowsare oscillatorswereinvented.Youprobably to none. Perfect for the active user, G-Shock start in May. Major construction will begin called sundials. recognise ‘quartz’ as it’s quite likely printed have options in both digital and analogue, or a in June. Oncepeoplegotusedtotheideaofmeasuring on your watch. By the 1960s, the technology combination of the two! “The pool project has been a long time time,therebecameaneedtobeabletoknow behind the quartz mechanism advanced to Come and see us in store and we’ll be able to coming for the Cambridge community and allow them to be made small enough for a matchyouwiththewatchyouneed. we’re excited to begin work and show some the time on-the-go, when they were away physical progress of the pool build,” he says. from their sundials. Thus, portable sundials wrist watch, and by the 1980s they became In June 2017, Council confirmed it would go ahead with the $16.6 million project with major construction beginning in June 2018. The complex will include an upgrade of the existing outdoor pool, a new 10-lane indoor pool and learner’s pool, a hydro- therapy pool, spa and sauna and a children’s DO YOU KNOW splash pad. ABOUT OUR WISH There will be increased seating and a community room as well as car-parking and LIST SERVICE? landscaping. 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WHAT’S HOT Brightening up the town

BY BETHANY ROLSTON HOT BUSINESSES Keep your eyes peeled when you’re next on Pope ■ Waipa Bus Hire. Really enjoyed our Terrace in Cambridge — you’ll spot eight rowers day out in Cambridge. frozen in time, painted on a telecommunications ■ box. The kind lady at The Warehouse Amanda Herbert is on a mission to beautify the helping me put a big bag of potting Waikato. mix into my truck. The Hamilton artist has painted murals in ■ The awesome work Luxe Designer Cambridge, Nga¯ruawa¯hia and Hamilton. Her latest piece of work is the eight rowers — a Homes did on my renovation. nod to Cambridge’s reputation as the place to live for ■ Great concrete job by Filokreto. elite athletes. ■ The work is commissioned by Keep New Zealand The Meat Factory in Kihikihi helping Beautiful and Chorus in an initiative that aims to me to be plastic free. brighten up New Zealand towns. ■ The Noodle Shop having our meals Painting a telecommunications box is no simple prepared on time for our break. task and Amanda expected it to take two or three days. ■ Waipa Plumbing is punctual and She spent hours driving around Cambridge does a good job. choosing boxes that needed beautifying. ■ She submitted eight designs to the Keep New The new caterer and menu at the Zealand Beautiful initiative and five were selected. Waipa Workingmen's Club. Her other Cambridge murals are on Bath St, Grey ■ Pak ’n Save staff taking care of me St, the corner of Grey St and Queen St and the corner and my dad during my seizure. of Albert and Queen Sts. For each work she has to clean, sand, prime and ■ The manager of Joy's Place provid- undercoat the box. ing our sober driver with a compli- “I’m also a house painter,” says Amanda. mentary non-alcoholic drink. “I know what it takes to do a good job that will last in all types of weather.” ■ Open mic night at Peach and Painting murals is a chance for Amanda to do Porker. Awesome night out. what she loves and get paid for it. ■ Brett and Scott, the awesome “I simply do it because it’s fun — and it’s good to bring back a bit of art into Cambridge.” teachers at Te Awamutu College, Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive taking students mountain biking. officer Heather Saunderson says the programme strengthens communities. “We have found that improving the aesthetic TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. quality within neighbourhoods reinforces social Send to 021 241 4568 connections and fosters improved social outcomes,” she says. EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. “The resulting artworks bring together communi- ties, often highlighting local heroes, legends and Send to [email protected] themes from that particular town or city’s history.”

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The DHB’s contract with be completed by the end of May HealthTap ends on May 13 and will and the Office of the Auditor not be renewed. General is also investigating the SmartHealth included a free HealthTap procurement process. out-of-hours online doctor service Mr Wright said they needed to plus online outpatient make the decision before the end of consultations with a hospital the existing contract. specialist, both provided on He said he appreciated that patients’ mobile phones and smart patients who had found the service devices through HealthTap. These helpful would be disappointed, but will both cease from the end of said the Board is still committed to April. the principles of virtual healthcare Interim chief executive Derek because of its large rural and Wright said staff recommended to remote population. the Board that the contract was not Many in the Waikato DHB area renewed for a further year. struggle to get access to health “While the Board did not take services, and delivering services this decision lightly when we are closer to their homes and improv- currently struggling to meet the ing access to healthcare are two of current demand in our hospitals the Board’s priorities. within our budget, they felt the “We may look at how we $7.2m cost of renewing the contract provide this kind of service in the was not justified, particularly in future, and the reviews will cer- WP100418BR03 our current financial situation,” tainly help guide us in that. We ILLUSTRATOR Toby Morris reads to children at the Cambridge Public Library. he said. have learned lessons from how we “While HealthTap itself was a rolled out this service and in future Spider-Man, Snow White and story time, had a dance, and asked a book written about them — they useful service and many of our will involve our clinicians and several princesses gathered in the lots of questions. think that happens to most kids.” patients who used it were very community before we look at new Cambridge Public Library on Sat- Toby is an Auckland-based The Day the Costumes Stuck positive about the experience, we ways of working.” urday to meet illustrator and illustrator and writer who creates centres on character Iggy, who, didn’t engage our clinicians He said hospital doctors will author Toby Morris. political cartoons for The Wireless after going to a costume party effectively in how best to use the still be using technology with their The Waipa¯ children wearing and Radio New Zealand. with his mum, can’t take his product in their area, and there patients. They will be using costumes enjoyed an interactive He also does commercial illus- costume off. were technical teething troubles Telehealth where hospital consult- exploration of The Day the tration and writes books. Toby also read his first chil- early on. ants link to patients in rural Costumes Stuck. Toby was inspired to create dren’s book Capsicum, Capsi Go. “We had very ambitious targets hospitals through Toby did live sketches, asking children’s books after becoming a The book-reading kicked of the for the rollout of this service but videoconferencing. for help from the audience, and father. “I began reading lots of first event for the Cambridge only 10,000 people signed up for People who had signed up to created two wacky characters: a children’s books, and knowing Autumn festival, which runs until SmartHealth, considerably fewer SmartHealth would be contacted pirate pig called Peg Leg Pig Snout what it takes to make a good one.” this Sunday. than expected. 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Cambridge Riding for the Disabled will town Lakes District. join the country’s best and brightest volun- Trustpower community and communica- tary groups and organisations at the tions adviser Ash Cleaver says Cambridge Trustpower National Community Awards Riding for the Disabled have put together an taking place in the Queenstown Lakes inspiring presentation. region this weekend. “Cambridge Riding for the Disabled, As supreme winner at the Trustpower commit their time and energy into providing Waipa¯Community Awards last year, Cam- a safe, exciting environment for children bridge Riding for the Disabled is represent- and young adults with physical and intellec- ing the Waipa¯ District at the prestigious tual special needs to develop ability, inde- awards. pendence and self-worth through horse- Joining them will be representatives riding,” says Ash. from 24 other voluntary groups or organisa- The Trustpower National Community tions from around the country who were Awards Supreme Winner will take home a named supreme winner at their respective custom-made trophy by local Glenorchy regional Trustpower Community Awards. artist Dan Kelly, $4000 in prize money, a At the Trustpower National Awards, framed certificate and a $1000 consultancy Cambridge Riding for the Disabled will give voucher from one of New Zealand’s leading an eight-minute presentation sharing their training providers for the community sec- story, their achievements, and why they tor, Exult. deserve the title of the Trustpower National The runner-up will receive $2500 in prize Community Awards Supreme Winner. They money, a $500 Exult voucher and a framed will be judged on their presentation, along certificate. The Whetu¯Ma¯taiata Award with a 1000-word summary. recipient receives a framed certificate and a Some of the guest judges this year include consultancy service package from award Volunteering New Zealand CEO Scott sponsor Exult. Miller, TVNZ Good Sorts creator and Attending the Trustpower National Com- $ presenter Hadyn Jones and previous munity Awards from Cambridge Riding for 68,990 Supreme Winner Janice Lee from Koha Kai. the Disabled will be Greg Gascoigne and The presentations will take place on Diane Gascoigne, along with Waipa¯District Saturday at the Queenstown Memorial mayor Jim Mylchreest. 2017 FORD MUSTANG GT Centre. Meanwhile, entries are now being taken The winner, runner-up and recipient of for the 2018 Trustpower Community NZ New RH drive, Only 3757km, V8 5.0 ltr, 320kw, heated and the Whetu¯Ma¯taiata Award will be Awards. Anyone can enter a group and all announced at an awards dinner that evening voluntary groups and not-for-profit organ- cooled seats, performance sport pac, Dual sport exhaust, at the Kawarau Bungy Centre. isations are eligible. full leather, Sat navigation, parking camera, replacement cost Groups will also have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and take in some of the ■ Enter online at www.trustpower.co.nz/ over $82,000 scenery from around the beautiful Queens- communityawards by May 31. Funding offered for events 132 Kihikihi Road | TE AWAMUTU | P 870 2535 | fairview.co.nz Carolyn Pitcon 027 264 9512 | Grant McConnachie 027 485 4987 Event organisers are being urged to communities who are passionate about Rhett McKinnon 027 292 9040 | John Sharplin 027 478 0098 apply for funding aimed at supporting Waipa¯. champion events in the Waipa¯district. “This year the decision was made to open Applications are now open for the 2018/19 the fund earlier than usual so events that District Promotion Fund, with $100,000 take place in July are also eligible. available to support events that promote “Our district has so much to offer and Waipa¯ as an attractive place to live, work, Council is keen to support as many events as invest in or visit. possible that showcase this.” This year Waipa¯ District Council has In addition to monetary support council opened the fund slightly earlier than usual offers Waipa¯ Home of Champions equip- to enable more events to apply. ment and guidance through processes like Waipa¯ mayor Jim Mylchreest said the traffic management that require some coun- increase in high-calibre events being hosted cil involvement. in Waipa¯, such as Waka Ama Sprint Event organisers also have access to free Nationals and the Kihikihi International event promotion through Waipa¯’s district- Horse Trial, has a positive effect on the wide events calendar whatsonwaipa.co.nz Te Awamutu district. The site offers promotion, venue ideas “The fund aims to boost the profile of and tips and tricks for a successful event. SAVE Waipa¯not only to attract visitors, but to the $ $50 people who live here too,” says Jim. ■ Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday, 799 “We are the home of champions — not May 25. Forms are available from Council offices Masport Masport only in sport, but in our world-class facili- or online at waipadc.govt.nz/ President® 2500 AL S18 Combo President® 3000 AL S18 Combo districtpromotionfund Lawnmower ties, successful businesses and fantastic Lawnmower o F E UFREEE CrimeLine UPGRADE

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One alcohol and breaching court Theft of two bikes from the Police Safety order was issued. bail, a man and a woman for rear of Evolution Cycles was Cambridge Police ∼ 827 5531 Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Waipa Post 9 Nearly 19 tonnes of e-waste collected Tips to keep homes cosy Nearly 19 tonnes of waste — the weight of eight white rhi- noceros — is no longer destined Winter is coming with the first for landfill thanks to a recent cold snap hitting the country but e-waste collection day in Te Awa- you can make your home cosier mutu. with some simple, quick DIY. Instead, more than 2450 EECA Enerywise advises appliances destined for the dump prioritising cleaning the filters on are being stripped down into your heat pump or dehumidifier individual parts and processed so it runs properly. into products ranging from bath- Technical expert Christian room tiles to plastic piping. Hoerning says heat pump filters Some components, like copper should ideally be cleaned every and gold from circuit boards, are few weeks during winter because recovered for reuse. The work is they can get clogged. undertaken by the South Wai- If you own a dehumidifier, run kato Achievement Trust which it while you are heating the room. provides employment for “Dehumidifiers work best in disadvantaged people. warm rooms and all the electricity The e-waste collection in early they use gets released as heat — so March was organised by the Te your heater needs to do less Awamutu Community Board work.” and Waipa District Council. If the cold draughts are Figures just back show that whistling through your home, Mr 18.8 tonnes of e-waste was col- Hoerning suggests putting low- lected in four hours, ranging cost draught stopping tape around from small computer controls to windows or doors and tightening commercial photocopiers. Any- up the hinges on doors and thing with a battery or a plug windows. could be handed in for a $5 or $10 He says it’s important to avoid fee with cost subsidised by the Te lots of moisture in the home over Awamutu Community Board. winter because it increases the Community board member risk of mould. Air your home by Ange Holt was stunned by the opening windows and doors a few amount of e-waste that was times a day, even in winter. “dragged out of barns and from Other top tips: the back of the garage” for WP100418EWASTE 1. Dry clothes outside or in a handing in. E-WASTE team, from left: Te Awamutu Community Board chairman Gary Derbyshire, Councillor clothes dryer that is vented to the “It’s pretty obvious some of it Marcus Gower, councillor and Te Awamutu Community Board member Susan O’Regan, waste outside — avoid indoor airing had been around for a long time minimisation officer Sally Fraser and Te Awamutu Community Board member Ange Holt. racks or clothes dryers that vent and people were stumped as to into your house. The moisture in how they could dispose of it televisions, five large lected came to nearly $8000. will be presented to the Cam- the clothes will end up in your responsibly. We got a huge photocopiers and 81 microwaves. Te Awamutu Community bridge Community Board within home, making it damp. amount of positive feedback from There were also more than 60 Board contributed $7000 with the month and the board will 2. Avoid unflued gas heaters those involved and we really mobile phones, 57 laptops and remaining costs picked up by a decide whether or not it wishes which release toxic fumes and want to thank people for getting even an exercycle. government waste levy fund to support it. make your house damp. Cheap behind the event.” Waipa District Council’s administered by the council. “There were no immediate portable electric heaters are safer Items handed in included 961 waste minimisation officer Sally She said there were already plans to run another e-waste and cost less to run. small appliances (toasters, jugs Fraser said the event cost around calls to run a similar e-waste collection day in Te Awamutu 3. Check your insulation to make etc), 159 printers, 546 assorted $22,000 to run and money col- event in Cambridge. Information within the near future.” sure it is up to scratch.

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Circulated free to 23,287 homes through Te Te Awamutu Sports’ Hamish There was plenty of atten- needed a bit more power in the Cook excelled in the under-19 Awamutu, Cambridge and surrounding districts. Bond has claimed the elite tion on Bond, who only took up legs against the headwind men’s 105km road race, both men’s time trial honours at the cycling seriously 18 months coming home. making the podium placing CIRCULATION * 23,287 Oceania Road Cycling Cham- ago, in the discipline he will “It is good learning for me. I second and third respectively. pionships in Tasmania. contest on the Gold Coast. am still building experience in Lane was only two seconds We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Bond produced a confidence- “This was a stepping stone to every race. A race like this is adrift of gold medallist Carter should be under 300 words and must have the boosting performance to claim the Commonwealth Games. It is really big for me — having to Turnbull of Australia who won sender’s name, address and phone number. No the 41km test against time prior always good to get the win get to the start line at a certain in 2:46.08. Cook was at 1.35. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be to his cycling introduction to against some quality competi- time, competing against some McKenzie Milne placed withheld in special circumstances at the discretion the Commonwealth Games. tion on what looked a benign class riders and I will take some seventh at 1.32 in the under-19 of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged The Waikato rider clocked course but it proved quite chal- learnings from this and hope- women’s time trial, won by and may be edited, abridged or discarded. 51:03.44 in Evansdale near lenging,” said Bond. fully put out a solid perform- Anya Louw (AUS) in 22.09, and Launceston to beat two-time “With those rollers over the ance on the Gold Coast.” fourth, at 2.07, in the 79km road defending champion Sean Lake back of the course, I used up a Bond’s Te Awamutu Sports race won by Sarah Gigante SALES MANAGER of Australia by 32 seconds. bit too much energy early and I club-mates Josh Lane and Sam (AUS) in 1:31.31. Belinda Wolland [email protected] EDITORIAL Griffin fastest in cycling club’s 11km time trial Dean Taylor (editor) Ext: 67705 [email protected] Colin Thorsen (journalist) Ext: 67713 BY COLIN THORSEN 18.16. Maddi Douglas headed the [email protected] females placing fifth overall C Logan Griffin recorded the grade in 18 minutes flat. Bethany Rolston (journalist) Ext: 67710 fastest time of 14.16 minutes in Greg Webster clinched the [email protected] the 11km time trial run by Te overall D grade series with ADVERTISING Awamutu Sports Cycling Club. second placing in the time trial Cheryl Joubert The Cambridge rider’s time (18.43) won by Tony Goonan in [email protected] was three seconds slower than 18.24, with Basil Treymane 027 447 8160 last year when he placed second third in 18.46. Lizel Beyleveld behind Olympian Dylan Lesley Vanner placed [email protected] Kennett in the finale to the seventh and was first female 027 809 9933 Spoken Cycles Summer Series. overall D grade. Griffin won this year’s out Bruce Mandeno wound back CLASSIFIEDS and back ride on Te Rahu and the clock winning the E grade Tania King, Ext: 67708 Storey roads by 16 seconds from time trial in 20.17, from overall Tania Cortesi-Western, Ext: 67707 Alex Heaney (14.32), with Josh series runner-up Judith Quax Alanah Harvey, Ext: 67701 Lane third at 44 seconds. who clocked the same time of [email protected] Josh Kusten’s 11th placing 20.17, with third placed David was sufficient to hold on and Graham at six seconds. DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 win the overall series, having E grade series winner POSTAL ADDRESS led Griffin by 15 points and Francois Retief placed eighth in 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 Heaney by 18 going into the 21.34. time trial. WPTC100418SP12 First three in the Under-15 OFFICE HOURS First three B graders in the RAPID: A grade time trial winner Logan Griffin in full flight on time trial were Matthew Davis Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Fri 8am - 4.30pm time trial were Jake Jackson- the outward journey along Te Rahu Rd. ARTHUR UDEN PHOTO (9.25), Hamish Banks (9.39) and PHONE 07 871 5151 Grammer (16.04), Garry Jack- Jaxson Russell (9.45). Series son (16.07) and Grant Tuffery placing sixth in B grade. grade time trial in 17.31, from winner Devon Briggs placed (16.14). B grade series winner Cam- McKenzie Macky (17.33) and fifth (9.53). Ally Wollaston recorded the eron Senior placed 10th in 17.23. Tim Goodsen (17.35). Series win- The winter series is sched- ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) *Print run as at 16/01/18 best time by a female of 16.48, Andy Macky took out the C ner Seibo Visser placed ninth in uled to start Sunday, May 6. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Waipa Post 13 Ride of her life for local para cyclist

“It’s not uncommon for me to Silver medal in Brazil champs do 11-hour days at this job, which can be challenging to balance with the amount of training that’s for para rider Nicole Murray expected of me.” The Paralympics silver medal- list says Black Water Rafting has BY COLIN THORSEN “It was a pretty emotional done everything in their power to meeting and a very special support her journey as an athlete, Te Awamutu amputee Nicole moment that I will always remem- from scrambling around last min- Murray produced the ride of her ber,” she said. ute to find someone to cover her life to claim a silver medal in the Father and daughter then made shift so she can attend a presenta- 3km individual pursuit at the 2018 a surprise visit to her ‘nan and da’ tion or a race, to sponsoring her UCI Para Cycling Track World in their retirement home in Te accommodation while she was in Championships in Rio de Janiero, Awamutu. Rio. Brazil. “My nan has Alzheimer’s and I “The people I work with, on “Standing on the podium in Rio wasn’t sure if she’d recognise me, their own initiative, set up was such a surreal experience, one but her face lit up when she saw fundraisers for me to help cover that I never expected at my first me and even though she didn’t say the cost of the trip to Rio. Words international competition,” said anything, she had the biggest smile can’t express how grateful I am to the 25 year old. on her face the whole time I was everyone who helped me out.” Murray was the first rider in there, so did da. The lady in charge Murray said being a part of the her classification to race their had me stand up in front of Pathway to Podium programme pursuit. She rose to the occasion everyone in the living room and for the past three years has been a magnificently, qualifying for the tell them about my trip to Rio, so great help in launching her career gold/silver medal round ride-off by that was pretty special too.” as an athlete. slashing a whopping five seconds Murray first became involved “I’ve met some pretty amazing off her personal best. with cycling a little over three athletes and people through Path- It was a mighty accomplish- years ago when invited to a camp way to Podium and I learnt a lot ment, made all the more special in New Plymouth for the Para about nutrition, sport psychology, considering she was making her cycling potential squad. media, sponsorship and how to international and world cham- “I was lucky enough to be balance it all.” pionship debut, and her particular selected and get to ride at the Other highlights for the nine- disability is an amputated left velodrome in Cambridge. Up until strong New Zealand team included hand, meaning she cannot pull up that point I didn’t really have a silver medal for two-time on her handlebars to power away much of an idea what the sport Paralympian Kate Horan in at the start of any race. involved, I’d never been inside a women’s 500m time trial, fourth Murray also came away with a velodrome. WPTC100418SP13 place for the tandem pairing of brilliant personal best time and “It was all a bit of an adrenaline SILVER LINING: New Zealand coach Cath Cheatley congratulates Amanda Cameron and Hannah seventh place in her women’s 500m rush riding on that track and, from Nicole Murray on her silver medal winning ride at the UCI Para van Kampen, fifth place for the time trial. that first ride, I was hooked.” Cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janiero. tandem pairing of Hannah Pascoe When the New Zealanders Murray lost her left hand in a and Nina Wollaston (sighted pilot) landed back at Auckland Airport, ride-on lawn mower when she was She played soccer all through “It’s a job I love and I’m very racing in the sprint event for the most of the team got on a bus and 18 months old but has never let her her school years. Her Hamilton passionate about. It involves first time nationally and inter- were driven down to Cambridge disability hold her back. Girls’ High School 1st XI team abseiling, zip lining, tubing nationally, and multiple personal where Murray met her dad, Growing up, she spent a lot of placed second at nationals. through rapids, swimming, free bests including one for former Andrew, who immediately drove time outside surfing, kayaking, Murray works as a cave guide climbing and the occasional manu, Para swimmer turned Para cyclist, her to see her mum, Susan, at rock climbing, hiking, water ski- at the legendary Black Water all under a rocky sky of glow Nikita Howarth of Te Awamutu in work. ing and snowboarding. Rafting company in Waitomo. worms,” she said. the 3km individual pursuit.

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